simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
time; hour; period; class
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
nearest kin; nearest of blood; next of kin; nearest relative
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
adds force or indicates command
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
eyewitness report; eyewitness information